P08 Recoil Spring Ratings

Scott H. · 04-20-2004, 11:19 AM

I'm not having any problem but rather trying to educate myself about P08 recoil springs. I have always heard that on the pre WWII 9mm P08 that the springs were weaker than the WWII guns. Is this true? If true what are the factory specifications for the pre WWII 9mm Luger vs the WWII 9mm Luger? I am just curious as I have always used Wolff 38 pound springs with excellent results with all 9mm ammunition.

Here is where I am really curious - the P08 in .30 Luger. If I ever do need to replace a recoil spring what do I use? What is the factory specification for this caliber? Would the Wolff 36 pound spring be to heavy for the .30 Luger? Would I need to cut down a Wolff spring? If so how much? Any comments from those with more knowledge than myself are appreciated! Thanks.

04-20-2004, 11:19 AM	#1
Scott H. User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 66 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	P08 Recoil Spring Ratings I'm not having any problem but rather trying to educate myself about P08 recoil springs. I have always heard that on the pre WWII 9mm P08 that the springs were weaker than the WWII guns. Is this true? If true what are the factory specifications for the pre WWII 9mm Luger vs the WWII 9mm Luger? I am just curious as I have always used Wolff 38 pound springs with excellent results with all 9mm ammunition. Here is where I am really curious - the P08 in .30 Luger. If I ever do need to replace a recoil spring what do I use? What is the factory specification for this caliber? Would the Wolff 36 pound spring be to heavy for the .30 Luger? Would I need to cut down a Wolff spring? If so how much? Any comments from those with more knowledge than myself are appreciated! Thanks.

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